Hello all question. Are the bags in general necessary to have. I'm not using any fine media.
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not if you are using fine media. "The bag" is made for super fine media such as purigen etc.
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As far as I can tell you need bag. But this thing works fantastic. I would buy another in a heart beat!!
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No I did not open the bags, from what I gather it did not appear to be necessary. Smell last a long time, which is very good.
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Not neatly, there's alot of leftover bag. But I use regular bags. You canbuy the fitted ones for not THAt much more than the regular, but I'd rather just get them at the store. I did buy the special bags for the small side. I use that side for trash and the big side for recycling.
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I don't think that's necessary and I doubt it. The collection bag is very easy to remove and empty into a trash can with a disposable bag. I've emptyed mine three times in the past week and it's easier than changing the trash bag in my kitchen.
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Hi Sylvia! I think we used 2 regular bags of soil. It definitely wasn't as much as I thought would be required!
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You can use regular plastic grocery bags if you like. I only used grocery bags. Made it easier to clean up everything.
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In hope that this helps someone:I have 2 pumps, both with canister filters. I use carbon in one and in the other I use Matrix with NO media bag. HOWEVER, if I only had one pump I'd use a media bag in order to separate them since Matrix doesn't require replacement while carbon does. Also I'd situate the Matrix ABOVE the carbon.
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They should come with the bags. Walmart also sells similar bags, with clips. More expensive. If your bags did not include the clips, it's much harder to close them, and you should ask the company how come they didn't include the clips. If you, as I did, lost those clips, perhaps you could still ask for more clips as a separate item.
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I wouldn't say "require" but yes they all recommend you use their brand. I don't have problems when using a "flex" bag because of the stretchiness. But, a regular bag has a difficult time fitting properly.
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Short answer: No, I don't use a bag while machine is in operation. Explanation: When I first started using this machine I tried using bags and it just didn't work. The container for the shredded paper isn't designed for it. Luckily it isn't a problem. You just pull it out and dump the shredded paper into any standard paper shredder bag. I just buy whatever they have at Office Depot. You will have some shredded paper fall out on the floor, just vacuum or whisk broom it up. Not a big mess.
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Yes, the bags are sold separately. You should mix it with activated carbon.
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I do not think it would be a good idea to use "no" bag. But you can use all kinds of plastic bags, something relatively impermiable, from Ralphs, CVS, etc. With a little experimenting, a combo of plastic, paper may prove to be more easily used while avoiding a mess. I think it is worth a shot, for many people use this item without the recommended bag. Good Luck.
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I buy bags for mine they work much better than the filter for fine dust and debris. You can pretty much fill them with no loss of suction.
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Not really. The paper bags tend to "spit" a little when you take them out just from the bag shifting and air coming out. If the stuff you're vacuuming up is that bad, you should be wearing a respirator as well regardless. Also, they do sell a different kind of bag for use when vacuuming toxic materials...it's basically the same brown paper bag but within a black plastic bag as well that then has a sealable mouth for proper disposal. I haven't used it before but I suspect you'll still have the same problem when removing/swapping it out. Best bet, get the plastic bag and wear a respirator as well. Good luck.
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I sometimes use a bag, but I have not found one that biodegrades within weeks, so I usually use my YukChuk without a bag. It fits nicely in my dishwasher, but sometimes I wash it out in the kitchen sink." I sure hope this helps you. I just love mine..Good Luck, Ella
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The bag is a sealed unit -you just unwrap the outer plastic which keeps the stuff fresh until you need it . No mess at all !